tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post3808246292647039936..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: A History of Purging - Or Why Do I Still Have THAT Stuff?Jodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-53040839607747715822014-07-19T16:03:16.915-07:002014-07-19T16:03:16.915-07:00Thanks Linda! Can you believe all that paper???? ...Thanks Linda! Can you believe all that paper???? I'm thinking the kids will have so much less :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-25131445714305807612014-07-19T10:34:03.916-07:002014-07-19T10:34:03.916-07:00I can sooooo relate. I had every piece of paper my...I can sooooo relate. I had every piece of paper my three kids ever scribbled on and macaroni artwork out the wazoo. And all my high school and college term papers. The list goes on. And for the same reasons as you. I was shaking my head at the stuff we had, but each move, when I would open a box and come across these things, they seemed important. Now they don't. We sent enough to Texas and will probably still be shaking our heads when we open those boxes in a few years. Still, right now, they seem important. Great blog, Jodee. lindagraydaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357592624367907095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-12801417132363467682014-07-19T09:27:21.555-07:002014-07-19T09:27:21.555-07:00Wow indeed! Not sure I'd know where to begin ...Wow indeed! Not sure I'd know where to begin - but begin you will have to do eventually :-(. Sounds like you may be good candidate for an estate sales company! Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-26766840029315677822014-07-19T08:49:53.128-07:002014-07-19T08:49:53.128-07:00We'll have a heck of a time when we're rea...We'll have a heck of a time when we're ready for this step. Our daughter left home 6 years ago, moved from California to Maryland and could only take what fit in her car. Our son left home almost 5 years ago. The Air Force moved his furniture, but we still have a lot of his things. We own a business with plenty of storage above the office and it's full of stuff. We've been in the same house for 24 years and our attic is full of stuff. Plus, Ron is a handy guy with plenty of tools to show for it. WOW!! Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-69028542983457260362014-07-13T16:31:29.921-07:002014-07-13T16:31:29.921-07:00It is a lovely gift to be spared the decision whil...It is a lovely gift to be spared the decision while at the same time having it confirmed that the time has come. I too had a Max (160# German Shepherd also 14) - always hard to say goodbye to those sweet fur babies :-(. Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-11559606132316244362014-07-13T16:07:37.646-07:002014-07-13T16:07:37.646-07:00Oh My! seeing that broken Kittie gave me flash bac...Oh My! seeing that broken Kittie gave me flash backs to my dog 'Max,' a 14 year old lab that was coming to the end of his life. I layed down next to him, told him I loved him and asked him not to make me have to put him to sleep! He died the next day, and looked just like he was asleep...peaceful! I thanked him for taking the decision from me! Sometimes life makes decisions for us!<br /><br />MauraMaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409923557583721223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-51583452880012751732014-07-10T17:56:12.404-07:002014-07-10T17:56:12.404-07:00Right?! I'll have to call this my 50 year pur...Right?! I'll have to call this my 50 year purging anniversary blog! Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-91131053905718604172014-07-10T12:41:29.163-07:002014-07-10T12:41:29.163-07:00Your blog is almost as long as my Two Year Anniver...Your blog is almost as long as my Two Year Anniversary blog! But I identify with you. Even after you move into your home on wheels, I predict that you will have a few more purges. I have had two big ones from the M.H. It is a life process, I think. At least it is for me. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-74006720915103771572014-07-10T09:04:29.980-07:002014-07-10T09:04:29.980-07:00Thanks Lisa! I think the reward at the end will b...Thanks Lisa! I think the reward at the end will be worth whatever last minute struggles I have to face :-). Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-37943239947048097082014-07-10T07:29:51.110-07:002014-07-10T07:29:51.110-07:00It is a difficult process to be sure. I like the w...It is a difficult process to be sure. I like the way your thought process has evolved over the years. I think you've found the best way for you to deal with it though and you'll be able to make peace with it in the end! This was a great read!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-74902217787126134612014-07-09T16:02:27.986-07:002014-07-09T16:02:27.986-07:00Good thing to remember Patty! Maybe I'll use ...Good thing to remember Patty! Maybe I'll use weight as a tie-breaker when I get down to the last of it :-). Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-13024506439244711752014-07-09T15:42:53.688-07:002014-07-09T15:42:53.688-07:00I love reading your blog. I am going to suggest t...I love reading your blog. I am going to suggest that after you move into your RV that you get it weighed. LOL I am serious. We belongs to Escapees and we recently had our weighed at an event. They weigh each axle to make sure you are not overweight in any area. You could be overweight on one side which is dangerous. We were not overweight, but only had about 300 pounds to spare on the back end, so we will not be adding anything there. Our rule is supposed to be if you bring something in, you have to take something out. Anyway, after you get weighed, you might need to purge again. LOLTwo Greyhound Townhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121726016336858051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-17288442431581702092014-07-09T15:33:51.087-07:002014-07-09T15:33:51.087-07:00After all that I sure hope I'm used to it :-))...After all that I sure hope I'm used to it :-)))) but I figure that even when I think it's the last time, it won't. I think you're right about it never stopping. Even when space doesn't change, our interests do.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-75738151457925100602014-07-09T15:31:30.465-07:002014-07-09T15:31:30.465-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed it - it really took on a ...I'm glad you enjoyed it - it really took on a life of its own! I agree I would likely regret not keeping some of the most special pieces - at least small ones I could put on my table at the rest home :-))))))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-68376384251522470372014-07-09T15:01:19.213-07:002014-07-09T15:01:19.213-07:00You just have to get used to purging. We purged i...You just have to get used to purging. We purged into a storage shed. Then, we purged into a smaller one. Then, we purge every year from our motorhome to the cabin. Now it's time to purge the cabin. Will it ever stop? I doubt it.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-25291525664662086222014-07-09T14:58:44.679-07:002014-07-09T14:58:44.679-07:00This was actually a great read Jodee. You have ha...This was actually a great read Jodee. You have had some full life and I'm not surprised that you have a lot of memories tied up in it. I think the idea of a small storage facility beats having regrets down the road when you have to come off the road that you didn't keep what you really love.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-26784439185878469712014-07-09T14:43:35.649-07:002014-07-09T14:43:35.649-07:00I think I'd be good with that amount after the...I think I'd be good with that amount after the final round - could probably find a friend's closet to hide it in :-). Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-42401546407729593212014-07-09T14:41:04.257-07:002014-07-09T14:41:04.257-07:00Thanks Maura! It will be very interesting to see ...Thanks Maura! It will be very interesting to see what makes the "final cut"!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-81833270580336787192014-07-09T14:07:45.135-07:002014-07-09T14:07:45.135-07:00Purging took so much time because I had to look at...Purging took so much time because I had to look at everything again. It is wonderful to have all that behind us. We only have five large plastic tube of memories stored at our daughter's. Good Luck:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-9438002743137798052014-07-09T12:06:58.820-07:002014-07-09T12:06:58.820-07:00Oh the purging of things! I always hated opening t...Oh the purging of things! I always hated opening those boxes because I knew I would be sitting in memory lane for hours. Moving into an RV (especially if you are not keeping a house) is the Biggest one of all! Wishing you the least painful transition as possible!<br /><br />MauraMaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409923557583721223noreply@blogger.com